Graham County Schools

Graham County Schools is a PK–12 graded school district serving Graham County, North Carolina, United States. Its three schools serve 1,252 students as of the 2010–11 school year.

Graham County Schools
Location
Graham County, North Carolina United States
District information
Type	Public
Grades	PK–12
Superintendent	Angela "Angie" Knight
Schools	3
Budget	$14,218,000
NCES District ID	3701770[1]
Students and staff
Students	1,252
Teachers	86.87 (on FTE basis)
Staff	113.24 (on FTE basis)
Student–teacher ratio	14.41:1
Other information
Website	www.graham.k12.nc.us

History

From 2007 through 2009, the school district tried to establish random drug testing for teachers in the school system. The North Carolina Association of Educators filed a lawsuit to prevent the testing. A lower court upheld the district's policy, but an appeals court struck down the ruling. Other states and school districts had similar suits in the courts and were watching the court's ruling. The school system decided not to pursue any higher appeals or challenges.[2][3]

Student demographics

For the 2010–11 school year, Graham County Schools had a total population of 1,252 students and 86.87 teachers on a (FTE) basis. This produced a student-teacher ratio of 14.41:1.[1] That same year, out of the student total, the gender ratio was 52% male to 48% female. The demographic group makeup was: White, 84%; American Indian, 13%; Hispanic, 2%; Black, 0%; and Asian/Pacific Islander, 0% (two or more races: 1%).[4] For the same school year, 63.81% of the students received free and reduced-cost lunches.[5]

Governance

The primary governing body of Graham County Schools follows a council–manager government format with a five-member Board of Education appointing a superintendent to run the day-to-day operations of the system. The school system currently resides in the North Carolina State Board of Education's Eighth District.[6]

Board of Education

The five members of the Board of Education meet on the first Tuesday of each month. The current members of the board are: Rodney Nelson (Chair), Chip Carringer (Vice-Chair), Lois Satterfield, Sharon Edwards, and Deborah Odom.[7]

Superintendent

The current superintendent of the system is Angie Knight.[8]

Member schools

Graham County Schools has three schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade: one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school. They are all located in Robbinsville, North Carolina.[9]

• Robbinsville High School, grades 9–12
• Robbinsville Middle School, grades 7–8
• Robbinsville Elementary School, grades PK–6

See also

• List of school districts in North Carolina

References

1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Graham County Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
2. Schrader, Jordan (January 19, 2009). "Random drug, alcohol testing of teachers debated". U. S. News and World Report. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
3. Schrader, Jordan (June 18, 2009). "Graham board won't contest drug-testing overturn". The Asheville Citizen-Times. p. A1.
4. "Percentage of Students in Each Demographic Group". North Carolina’s School Report Cards. NC Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
5. "2010–2011" (XLS). Free & Reduced Meals Application Data. NC Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
6. "Education Districts". NC State Board of Education. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
7. "Board of Education". Graham County Schools. Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
8. Rose, Zelerie (September 3, 2010). "State superintendent praises county schools". The Graham Star. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
9. "Graham County Schools". North Carolina's School Report Cards. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved January 30, 2013.

External links

• Official website